Windows
Where Does 7-Zip Store Settings?
7-Zip File Manager settings in the Windows Registry under the 7-Zip key.
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7-Zip File Manager keeps history, UI options and codec settings in the registry under HKCU\Software\7-Zip. The archiver itself needs no config files.
Registry storage means portable builds behave the same as installed ones for settings. Export the key for migration.
Where 7-Zip stores this, by platform
Windows
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\7-Zip
Holds FM history, options and codec settings. Export to .reg for backups. Archives themselves live wherever created.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up 7-Zip settings?
Export the 7-Zip registry key to a .reg file, then import on the new machine. History, codecs and UI options travel together.
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